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A GOLD POSY RING, inscribed to the centre “I have obtained a home God ordained”, probably mid 17th century. See illustration Posy rings of this type were principally worn in England from the 14th century before going out of fashion in the 18th century. Many were used as wedding bands and bore sentimental rhymes to the inside, making this example, with it’s reference to the home, unusual.
A MEDIEVAL GOLD MERCHANT’S SEAL RING, the circular bezel with merchant’s seal to the centre, the shank with Latin text “O Mater dei Memento Mei” (Oh Mother of God Remember Me) the shank terminating in scrolling shoulders circa 1450. See illustration Provenance: Apparently discovered on Chesil Beach by the vendor’s grandfather in the mid 1920’s and thence by descent Exhibited: Dorset County Museum, Dorchester 1986-1991 Rings of this type were worn by merchants not entitled to a coat of arms but whose mark was widely recognised within his trade. Most were produced in bronze and silver making this gold example extremely rare.
AN EDWARDIAN 15CT YELLOW GOLD PENDANT set to the centre with a large circular-cut amethyst and surrounded by seed pearl-set openwork borders to form a quatrefoil design, the reverse with pendant hanger and brooch fitment, a further amethyst brooch and a 19th century pearl eternity ring (3)
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